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15/07/2025

Autism Patients More Than Twice as Likely to Be Diagnosed with Keratoconus
This could be due to these individuals rubbing their eyes and having trouble communicating their visual problems, researchers speculate.

Previous studies have suggested that eye rubbing is a risk factor for keratoconus and contributes to the development of the disease. “If individuals with autism truly have a higher prevalence of both keratoconus and eye rubbing, one could ask if it is the act of eye rubbing itself that leads to the increased risk of keratoconus, if it is related to something inherent about this population that makes them more susceptible to the condition, or possibly a combination,” the authors wrote in their JCRS paper. “Some have speculated that repetitive behavior, such as eye rubbing, can be modified with behavioral therapy and thereby possibly prevent progression of keratoconus.”

Read more: https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/autism-patients-more-than-twice-as-likely-to-be-diagnosed-with-keratoconus

14/07/2025

BLEPHARITIS 👁️
Itchy, red, crusty eyelids? You might be dealing with a common yet stubborn condition called Blepharitis — inflammation of the eyelid margins.

🔍 What is Blepharitis?

Blepharitis is a chronic condition where the edges of the eyelids become inflamed, irritated, and sometimes infected, usually due to oil gland dysfunction, bacteria, or skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or rosacea.

👀 Common Symptoms:

Red, swollen eyelids
Itching or burning sensation
Crusty flakes near the lashes (especially in the morning)
Gritty or sandy feeling in the eyes
Watery or dry eyes
Light sensitivity
Occasional blurred vision

🧪 What Causes It?

🔹 Overgrowth of bacteria on the eyelids
🔹 Blocked Meibomian glands
🔹 Dandruff of the scalp/eyebrows (seborrheic blepharitis)
🔹 Skin conditions like rosacea
🔹 Poor eyelid hygiene

🧼 How is It Treated?
✅ Eyelid hygiene: Warm compresses + gentle scrubbing with lid wipes or diluted baby shampoo
✅ Artificial tears for dryness
✅ Antibiotic ointments or drops (if prescribed)
✅ Oral antibiotics (in chronic or severe cases)
✅ Omega-3 supplements may help improve oil gland function

🧑‍⚕️ Important Tip:
Blepharitis is not contagious, but it’s persistent consistent eyelid hygiene is key to long-term relief and prevention.

15/06/2025

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01/06/2025

RETINAL DETACHMENT is a serious eye condition where the retina—the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye—pulls away from its normal position. The retina needs to be attached to the underlying tissue to function properly. Without prompt treatment, retinal detachment can lead to permanent vision loss or blindness.

⚠️ Symptoms
★Retinal detachment is usually painless, but symptoms may include:
★A sudden increase in floaters (black spots or strings)
★Flashes of light in one or both eyes
★A shadow or curtain descending over part of your visual field
★Blurred or reduced vision
★Loss of peripheral (side) vision

🔍 Causes
1. Retinal tear or hole: This allows fluid to pass underneath the retina, separating it from the underlying tissues.
2. Eye trauma or injury
3. Diabetic retinopathy
4. Severe nearsightedness (high myopia)
5. Previous eye surgeries, such as cataract removal

🧪 Diagnosis
★Ophthalmoscopic examination
★B-scan ultrasound (if the retina isn’t visible)
★OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)

💊 Treatment
Retinal detachment needs immediate medical treatment. Options include:
1. Laser surgery (photocoagulation) – to seal retinal tears
2. Cryopexy (freezing therapy) – to fix the retina in place
3. Pneumatic retinopexy – a gas bubble is injected into the eye to push the retina back
4. Scleral buckle surgery – a silicone band is placed outside the eye to gently push the wall of the eye against the retina
5. Vitrectomy – removal of vitreous gel and repair of the retina

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